Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these baked lemon pepper wings hit the spot every time!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 429kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings see notes
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- zest of 2 lemons about 1 teaspoon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil and top with a baking rack sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl add the wings, baking powder and flour and toss until combined. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Add in the olive oil, lemon pepper, zest, garlic and salt and toss until coated.
- Place the chicken wings onto the prepared baking rack bake for 20 minutes, flip and baking another 20 minutes or until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- In a small bowl mix the melted butter with the lemon juice.
- Toss the wings in the butter mixture and season to taste with more salt.
Notes
- I used drummies and flats for the wings. You can use whole wings if you prefer.
- All lemon peppers are different; taste it first and adjust the salt and extra lemon accordingly.
- Air fryer directions: Preheat your fryer to 400 degrees. Place the wings into a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook another 10 minutes or until they reach 165 degrees.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg
